LD 1942 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Modify Taxes Applying To Adult Use Cannabis, Hemp And Hemp Products

This bill modifies Maine's tax rates for adult use cannabis, cannabis products, and hemp. It maintains a 10% sales tax on adult cannabis sales until December 31, 2025, after which the rate drops to 6% for revenue shared with a public health fund. Starting January 1, 2026, a new 20% tax applies to hemp products containing THC (the psychoactive compound in marijuana). The bill directly affects cannabis retailers, cultivators, and hemp product sellers, with tax revenue funding public health and safety initiatives through the Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety Fund.
Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2025 Last action Apr 29, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 6, 2026 · House Mar 26, 2026

How they voted

206
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 28
Apr 6, 2026
D Democratic18
16 Yea 1 Nay 1
88% Yea
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican9
3 Yea 5 Nay 1
55% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
47
Key actions
14
Committee
12
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-901) as Amended by Senate Amendment "A" (S-621) thereto ADOPTED
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
On motion by Same Senator Senate Amendment "A" (S-621) to Committee Amendment "A" (H-901) READ and ADOPTED
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-901) READ
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-901) Report ACCEPTED
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-6-2)
senate
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (H-901) was READ and ADOPTED.
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
On motion of Representative SAYRE of Kennebunk, REPORT A Ought to Pass as Amended was ACCEPTED.
lower
Mar 26, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (79-49-6)
house
Mar 25, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM/ONTP
legislature
May 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock the Senate RECEDED and CONCURRED to REFERENCE to the Committee on TAXATION
upper
May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
The House INSISTED on REFERENCE to the Committee on TAXATION.
lower
May 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock REFERENCE to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS In NON-CONCURRENCE
upper
May 7, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on TAXATION.
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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